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Rajhrad Abbey
Rajhrad Abbey (; ) is a Benedictines, Benedictine abbey in Rajhrad in the South Moravian Region, Czech Republic. It was founded by Duke Bretislav I in 1045. It was the first Benedictine male monastery in the country and first historically mentioned monastery in Moravia. Location The abbey is located in Rajhrad in the South Moravian Region, about south of Brno. It lies in the Dyje–Svratka Valley and is situated on the left bank of the Svratka (river), Svratka River. The town of Rajhrad grew around the monastery. The Museum of Literature in Moravia with a rich and valuable library is located in the monastery buildings. History The monastery was founded in 1045 by Moravian and later Bohemian Duke Bretislav I. Originally was established filial monastery of Břevnov Monastery, Břevnov Abbey in Prague, in fact as a Chapter (religion), chapter type of community. The monastery was founded in the place of an ancient settlement and in the neighborhood of the Great Moravia, Great Morav ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Rajhrad () is a town in Brno-Country District in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 4,100 inhabitants. Geography Rajhrad is located about south of Brno. It lies in the Dyje–Svratka Valley. The town is situated on the right bank of the Svratka (river), Svratka River. History The first written mention of Rajhrad is from 1169. It was probably founded at the turn of 10th and 11th centuries and named after a nearby former Gord (archaeology), gord. The Benedictines, Benedictine monastery was founded here in the mid-11th century. In 1234, Rajhrad was allowed to hold a market, and in 1330, it was called a market village. In 1339, it was first referred to as a Městys, market town. In 2000, Rajhrad became a town. Demographics Transport The D52 motorway (Czech Republic), D52 motorway (part of the European route E461) from Brno to Pohořelice runs next to the town. Sights Rajhrad Abbey is the main sight. It is one of the oldest and most valuable monasteries ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
